ENTRY LEVEL Lab technician

Mindlance; Willow Island (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A laboratory services company in Willow Island, West Virginia is seeking an Entry Level Chemist. The role involves performing routine laboratory tests, maintaining records according to GMP and SOPs, and utilizing various instrumental techniques including HPLC and GC. Candidates should have a high school degree or equivalent with 3 to 5 years of lab experience or a BS in a scientific field. Excellent attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must perform duties satisfactorily with attention to detail.
• 3 to 5 years lab experience or a BS in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Run routine samples with limited supervision.
• Perform tests and experiments following standard procedures.
• Maintain data and records in accordance with GMP and SOPs.
• Investigate and report deviations.
• Operate laboratory equipment and maintain safe working conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to use HPLC

Ability to use GC

Ability to use UV

Laboratory communication

Education

High School degree or equivalent

BS in related scientific field

Job description

Job Description

• Supports laboratory operation using technical ability to run routine samples with limited supervision. HPLC, GC, UV or other instrumental techniques, wet chemical and microbiological techniques are utilized. Recognizes abnormal results and/or instrument problems and reports them to supervision.
• Performs routine tests and experiments following compendial or standard procedures
• Data maintenance and record keeping are in accord with GMP and SOPs
• Recognizes and investigates deviations
• Reports deviations to appropriate personnel
• May be assigned to projects dealing with special samples needing method modifications such as extraction/dilution changes or standard addition, but always with close supervision.
• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, balances, spectrophotometers, chromatographs and other laboratory equipment.
• Maintains Standard Operating Procedures dealing with their work area.
• Records tests results on standardized forms and prepares reports describing procedures used. Prepares charts and graphs to assist in evaluation and interpretation of data.
• Maintains a safe and clean working area, and assists others in same.
• Ability to Summarize and present experimental data when necessary
• Ability to communicate within department. May contact vendors and/or external customers for administrative and technical information.

Qualifications (Training, Education & Prior Experience)

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to use and perform HPLC, GC, UV and other instrumental techniques.
• High School degree or equivalent with approximately 3 to 5 years lab experience; or
• BS in related scientific field

Qualifications

ENTRY LEVEL CHEMIST

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